Britton, Alison (1948– )

English potter. Her unique handbuilt, high-fired earthenware, often with hand-painted and inlaid patterns, broke new ground in an era when many of the traditional values of wheelmade pottery gave way to a more expressive generation of potters. She is a member of the Crafts Council and was awarded the OBE for services to pottery in 1990.

Britton was born in Harrow, Middlesex, and trained at Leeds School of Art, the Central School of Art and Design, and the Royal College of Art. Her work can be seen in public collections throughout the world and she has also written many articles.